Scientologists from around the globe embark on the Motor Vessel Freewinds, a Church of Scientology religious retreat, to plan further-reaching expansion and celebrate what was 12 months of unbroken success.

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Church of Scientology International

The Church of Scientology International (CSI) is the Mother Church of the Scientology religion. With headquarters in Los Angeles, California, CSI provides overall planning, direction and general support to the network of Churches, Missions and groups of the Scientology religion.

L. Ron Hubbard

L. Ron Hubbard (1911-1986) is the Founder of the Scientology religion. The first Church of Scientology was established by Scientologists in Los Angeles in 1954 and today spans the globe with more than 10,000 Churches, Missions and affiliated groups in 167 nations.

Scientology

The Scientology religion was founded by American author and humanitarian L. Ron Hubbard. The first Church of Scientology was formed by Scientologists in Los Angeles in 1954. Today the religion spans the globe with more than 10,000 Churches, Missions and affiliated groups in 167 nations.